Health & Safety Manager - Southeast

GFT is seeking a

Health & Safety Manager to join our

Construction Services team in

the Southeast area ! This role follows a hybrid work model and can be based close to any of our office locations in the Southeast.

At GFT , we’re not just engineering the future; we’re meticulously building it. Our comprehensive suite of construction and program management services reflects our unwavering commitment to excellence, safety, innovation, and sustainability. Our construction management services are the cornerstone of our commitment to transforming communities and enhancing lives. We oversee every construction phase to help ensure projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and to the highest safety and quality standards.

What you’ll be challenged to do :

The Health & Safety Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing the Company’s occupational health and safety system for their respective region (SE). The SE region consists of roughly 10 states. Duties include developing, implementing, and managing the company's health & safety regulatory and internal compliance systems, conducting hazard assessments, developing / delivering safety training, investigating incidents, and managing and mentoring regional office safety coordinators and other personnel as needed. The Health & Safety Manager serves as an advisor across all regional business lines and other functional areas and programs. This position is designed to be proactive and preventative in scope for the mitigation of work-related illness and injury.

In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following :

• Develop, implement, and monitor the firm’s occupational health and safety management system, compliance strategies, and initiatives in respect to the region, and in conjunction with the Corporate Health & Safety Team.
• Oversee the administration of the Regional Occupational Medical Monitoring Program.
• Manage and oversee the activities of the Regional Safety Coordinators, including leading the bi-monthly meetings
• Monitor compliance with applicable regulations.
• Maintaining third-party safety requirements such as Federal, State, and Local agencies, as well as client-specific requirements.
• Conduct field hazard assessments, prepare written reports of findings and recommendations for corrective or preventative measures when indicated.
• Develop and facilitate safety training for employees.
• Aid in the investigation of incidents.
• Communicate effectively across the company organization from staff level inspectors to the board of directors.
• Research federal regulations and international environmental health and safety standards, and develop / implement compliance strategies
• Conduct workstation assessments and address other ergonomic concerns.
• Collaborate with other subject matter experts and functional areas (e.g., Legal, HR, and Insurance Departments) on matters of common concern.

What you will bring to our firm :

Bachelor's degree in Science or related field, or in lieu of experience, four (4) years of relevant experience is required

Preferred certifications OHST, CHST, ASP, GSP, CSP, CIH

What we prefer you bring :

Additional Notes

Must be able to travel ~50% of the time within the SE Region.

Minimum OSHA 10-hour construction safety course preferred

Other duties may be assigned as necessary. Generally, the office work environment. Must be able to sit or stand for extended periods of time. Must be able to independently travel and be physically present in the office or at a client site.

Compensation : The salary range for this role is $100,000 - $120,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.

Featured Benefits :

At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships – that’s why we’re the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.

Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century’s experience, together we’re building a lasting legacy for future generations : stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives. GFT : Ingenuity That Shapes Lives™ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law.

Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property GFT.

Location :   Southeast Core Business Hours : 8 : 00 AM – 5 : 00 PM Employment Status : Full-Time Salary Range :   $100,000 - $120,000Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location

GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.